Ogemaw county, MI
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Ogemaw County, Michigan[edit | edit source]
- Ogemaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,699. The county seat is West Branch. The county's name is thought to be derived from the Anishinaabe word ogimaa, meaning "chief".
Healthcare in Ogemaw County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Ogemaw County is primarily provided by two main facilities: MidMichigan Health and West Branch Regional Medical Center.
MidMichigan Health[edit | edit source]
- MidMichigan Health is a non-profit health system, headquartered in Midland, Michigan, affiliated with Michigan Medicine, the health care division of the University of Michigan. MidMichigan Health covers a 23-county region with medical centers in Midland, Alpena, Alma, Clare, Gladwin, Mt. Pleasant and West Branch. In addition to its Medical Centers, MidMichigan Health also offers both home health care and physician services, and has a strong commitment to medical education.
West Branch Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- West Branch Regional Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in West Branch, Michigan. It offers a full range of medical specialties and services, from emergency care to cancer care, cardiology, and orthopedics. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, personalized health care to residents of Ogemaw County and surrounding areas.
Health Statistics in Ogemaw County[edit | edit source]
- According to the United States Census Bureau, Ogemaw County has a total area of 575 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 563 square miles (1,460 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (2.1%) is water. The county's population density is 38.5 inhabitants per square mile (14.9/km2).
- In terms of health statistics, according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Ogemaw County ranks 72nd out of 83 counties in Michigan for overall health outcomes. This ranking takes into account factors such as premature death, poor or fair health, poor physical health days, poor mental health days, and low birthweight.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Ogemaw County, Michigan is a vital aspect of the community. With facilities like MidMichigan Health and West Branch Regional Medical Center, residents have access to a wide range of medical services. However, there is still room for improvement, as indicated by the county's health rankings.
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